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V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for an anxious patient who is having difficulty communicating. The patient can make no decisions and sits seemingly unable to take any action. The nurse determines that this patient is at which level of anxiety?

a. mild c. severe
b. moderate d. panic

Question 2

Which type of nursing management system requires the nurse to assume responsibility for client care regardless of the client's location?

a. team nursing c. modular nursing
b. primary nursing d. case management

efwsefaw · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
In mild anxiety, there is increased alertness. In moderate anxiety, there is decreased perception and attention. In severe anxiety, there is increased subjective distress and distorted perception. In panic, there is major perceptual distortion with immobilization or the inability to function, and impaired communication.

Answer to Question 2

D